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Hog Roast Hire for Maplescombe
Planning a hog roast in Maplescombe? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Parties at home
- Sports clubs and societies
- Weddings, day or evening
Hog roast hire in Maplescombe
Hog roast hire in Maplescombe, slow-roasted on site
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is hog roast hire in Maplescombe. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. Whether it is wakes and memorial gatherings and work summer parties, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Maplescombe, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Maplescombe
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Hog roast hire around Maplescombe
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Maplescombe for events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Coming by train? Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Maplescombe is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in DA4, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Maplescombe
What else we do in Maplescombe
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Maplescombe, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
Maplescombe: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Maplescombe?
Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is crackling included?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Who books hog roast hire in Maplescombe?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Maplescombe:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas parties
- Work summer parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Within reach of Maplescombe are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (1.9 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away